Thank you for making this video I think we get caught up on all these new cameras and gear we forget how great the tools we already have ourI love my a7iii And this just made me realize I don’t need to upgrade
It's an amazing camera! You'll know when it's time to upgrade as the different kinds of work come in over the course of your career. Go with what works for you but get to know what you have and make it work for you - that's a philosophy I tend to follow. Best of luck to you and thanks for watching!
My man! I am completely inspired and you made me want to stand up in my living room and give this video a standing ovation. Terrific video! Terrific work! This video has helped me in so many ways. One of them being that I purchased my a7iii camera almost a year ago. I was so excited to capture and tell stories. Then the pandemic hit. Too afraid to get out and like everyone else, just trying to make it. With everything calming down, I saw that the new a7iiis came out and it got me thinking that maybe I should sell my camera that hardly used and onto the newer model. Well you just convinced me of just how relevant my camera still is! Thank you for this my man!
That’s awesome! Thank you so much for watching and for the great comment. I’m excited for you and your creative direction - the a7III is amazing and will serve you well. Happy creating!!!
I had the exact same reaction from watching this and was in the same boat...only it was 2am and I was looking at Cyber Monday deals that still had cameras priced at $3,500 plus...this video was not only inspiring...it was informative. Kudos Matt for your love and journey with this camera. I aim to have a similar one. I also went ahead and added some things you used here to my aresenal.
Totally agree, I received the a7iii as a wedding present and moved away from my canon 6d and sold all my canon L lenses. I couldn’t be more happier and thanks to Sony I’ve fallen back in love with photography and I have a new passion now videography 😍😍😍
@@oimfc37 there's quite a few for me, the dynamic range was mind blowing in terms of what you can bring back in post without it falling apart. The form factor is a lot smaller and lighter, the sharpness of the images and the whole mirrorless what you see is what you get on the back of the screen none of that chirping any more. The lenses seem to be damn side sharper than the canon variants and cheaper for that matter.
Really nice Star Wars intro you made! Damn! Hats off! I started last year October as film maker. Also bought the a7iii and Ninja V. Glad I chose the Sony eco system, with all these great new camera’s (a7Siii, FX3,...) and fabulous lenses (saving for that 24mm GM). I like your channel and the new direction you’re taking it. As a starting filmmaker, I’m interested in how you take (took) on the business side building out your brand... I also come from an industry career, turned into this, following something I really like, leaving something I was completely burned out/tired of. Never felt so good since years, even if I’m struggling now, as I’m just a beginner, not getting a lot of clients yet. Keep up the good work!
Although you were "selling" the camera and Ninja, I was more impressed with YOU. I suppose some of us see things differently in the world. I am getting the camera but cannot afford most of the lenses. I will probably be getting the Sony 24-105 and the 77Artisans 11mm only, for everything. As an amateur, I can't justify paying so much $$ as you. Your enthusiasm has made you gifted...Respect!
Thank you so much! I appreciate your kind words - you’ll grow and change and eventually get the dream kit you want! Starting w the a7iii is DEFINITELY a great start!
wonderful video and impressed by you Matt. Your speaking, fashion, structured and straight to the point explanations, certainty, etc. Just bought this camera and seeing this vid gives me a lot of confidence. Subscribed.
Very well done. This video is instructive, professional and perfectly dramatic. Talented is the right word for you! Talking about lenses I do use the full Batis line up on both a7III and a7SIII and I prefer them to the GMaster.
Thank you, Luca! I appreciate that very much. I LOVE the Batis lenses. The color and contrast are brilliant. For my needs, the more manual aspects of the G Masters for video are what keep me coming back.
Hi Matt. First of all I would like to congratulate you on a great video. Second well done for going from factory worker to film maker. I'm a Sony user. I have the Sony A7rii & the Sony A7ii. I've been thinking of upgrading to the Sony A7iii for a few months now the price for this camera is amazing. But Sony have just released the A7iv so it's a difficult choice to make but after watching this I think I'll go for the A7iii. Thanks for sharing and again congratulations on your achievement.
@@MattJackson_RUclips Hi Matt. I got the Sony A7iii about 2 weeks ago. And it's amazing so thank you for helping me make the choice to get this one. Brilliant camera 👍
Awesome job!!! Great explanatory video, I wonder what's the mound adapter for the vintage lenses like the one you pointed (Pentax Super Tacumar 135mmm) thanks in advance! Already subscribed to your channel God Bless You!
Great video! Your recomendation for slowing down 30p at 4K to 24p for "that dreamy look" comes at a price though. For one, 30p 4K is cropped 1,2 on the A7iii, but worse it doesn´t seem to pan smoothly in your very first scene. While the techneque seems to work well in all other shots, for panning I would probably just move the camera slower and actually leave it at 30p (or 24p). Otherwise outstanding information.
Will for ever love the a7iii, but will always recommend the a7c to new buyers since its an updated a7iii in a smaller body with Sony's new color science, autofocus and cheaper.
Sir, I started saving to buy a Ninja V with 2To. Bought it a month ago, and started saving again for a good camera. Now I know which one I will buy. THANK YOU
This is so useful and reassuring since I LOVE my A7iii but they just released the IV. Could anyone help me with this question? 4k footage from the A7iii is always too sharp and 'crunchy' even with detail turned right down. How do you give the A7iii footage that softer cinematic look without going all Black Pro mist which looks too soft? I'm using Codyblue's cinematic Cine4 profile but it still looks way sharper than what I see others creating.
I don't know if there's much more we could do about the softness factor considering the sensor MP and the fact that it IS a very sharp image. I've started using the a7sIII as b-cam to all of my FX9 setups because of the softness of character you get from the 12 MP sensor. Using vintage glass with mist filter has always been my answer with the a7III, though.
@@MattJackson_RUclips Thanks. Actually I've found the sharpness is from the Mavic Mini 2 that I'm using, and it makes the A7iii look fantastic in comparison! Thanks for your advice. Would love to try the A7siii
Thank you! I’m planning a vid on exactly that soon, but suffice to say I got a great day job to bankroll the business, saved EVERYTHING I could and invested the rest into my filmmaking business. It took 80-hour weeks sometimes to get to this point, but it paid off. More details to come for sure!
@@MattJackson_RUclips wow amazing story! I hope to achieve this too one day… can’t wait to see more of your content keep it up! Time for me to put in my 80hrs ++ 🙌🏽🙌🏽
@@Adriannoah07 Appreciate that a lot - at the end of the day, it's the hard work and the visualization of each step that gets me further and further each time. Good luck and keep me posted!
Fantastic video! Thanks for this well explained and created video. Going out to grab the a7iii with the 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 tomorrow Would you Recommend to get the body only and a different lens ? Or is the kit a decent option.
A powerful video. You have almost convinced me. Ninja accessory, can you please explain its benifit. I want to make table top videos and playing with toy characters and making voice over same time. Flip screen would have been helpful. Your thoughts please.
Thank you! The benefits for a7III users are unlimited recording, recording in ProRes, and a larger/clearer/brighter/more portable screen. I never leave home without it.
@@MattJackson_RUclips Great, I am presuming you have provided the link to check the price and order one. I just placed an order for a7iii Wanted to ask. What lens you recommend for videos and pictures, when taking inside the house family, wide angle will be helpful. Same lens I want to use to make toys reviews on table top level, also doing voice over and playing with different characters. Dont have the budget to buy two lens, rather one for now, but a great one. What comes to your mind. Also gives cinematic look.
@@jackryder6732 The Amazon affiliate link is indeed there. And last I looked it was the same price. My favorite lens for that would definitely be the 24mm G Master. At 1.4 it’s amazing and the sharpness and color are incredible.
Rock on dude!! I got gh5 ans a7iii and absolutly agree with you.. we dont like the latest and greatest.. we need stories. And older movies with older cameras anyway just feels like they dont die.. like older music is always good. Totally happy with my combo.. will not change them..
Great video. Very underrated channel. Earned yourself another subscriber here. I´m thinking about getting this camera for nature filming. Would you recommend it for that?
@@MattJackson_RUclips You´re very welcome. Well, I don´t think so. Also in the meantime I´ve stumbled upon the Sony A7C, do you think that that might be a slightly better fit for video purposes only?
@@Brightsider1 They're virtually identical in many ways, but the a7C has the improved eye detect in video mode which I think is HUGE if you're doing interviews or anything human-related. It also doesn't have recording limits like the a7III does, so that's a big plus. The colors seem to be slightly improved on the C, but two downsides in my opinion are the off-center viewfinder and the fact that it only has one card slot. However, whichever one you can get for the better price, you can't go wrong.
I LOVED this video. This video itself was a like a movie, your style is amazing and so unique. Goosebumps when you said "If you have a story to tell, you have the opportunity to tell it". I picked up the a7iii today. Do you think the 28-70 kit lens is any good? I have a sigma 24 1.4 but EF... will buy an adapter eventually. I'm just so excited to leave my 5D mark 2 behind with no image stabilization and no auto focus in video. I've always wanted to create videos, but my 5d mk 2 was holding me back
Thank you so much!!! Happy creating with your new camera - ideally, I always want to stick with native Sony lenses on the a7iii, even the kit lenses are great. I’d be tempted to sell the EF Sigma and get the new E-Mount Sigma for the autofocus benefits.
Absolutely. I chose not to cover it in the video, but I'm really glad you asked. The C is essentially the same camera, but with some aspects that I didn't care for such as the EVF on the side and limited custom buttons. That said, it has updated AF in video, a flip out screen, and no recording limit, so it's a great buy for anyone looking to do video with specs that are the same as the A7III at a very similar price.
Thank you! Well, here’s what I did. I bought a Sony a7iii for around $1700 and later a second one. Built up my portfolio and got client work to invest into new gear, then I sold one of my a7iii’s to get an a7siii. You can make KILLER content still with the a7iii.
Amazing video! I'm from Colombia and I want to buy this camera. Do you think that buy it with the kit lens 28-70 is good idea or may be adapt a canon lens?
Hey man! Wow… that ending really got me inspired! As you can probably tell, I’m toying with the idea of investing in my hobby and buying the A7iii. Ive recently got into filming automotive events after a life long want to do so! Im currently using my iPhone 11 and making the best with what I have, my 2 latest videos have done really well so I think I’m on the right track (barely any views compared to this video haha). I was debating the Canon R6 but after speaking with a few people who create awesome car cinematics (including filming cars drifting), they have told me the A7iii is a great way to go. Similar to what you have said. More so for 1080 120fps and 4k 60… Im debating buying new just so I avoid any issues etc. Do you still agree with this video? Do you have any other recommendations? Thank you so much!! I’ve subscribed!
I have a limited budget but really wanted this camera. If so.. all I can buy is this and kit lens 28-70.. is it good enough for youtube cinematic video and reviews?
I have the same camera. I’m new to this. What camera lens did you use to shoot this to give it that cinematic look. I only have the stock lens it comes with.
The lens choice truly enhances the cinematic quality, but so much of it is lighting, frame rate, and movement. I used a vintage 135mm Super Multicoated Takumar lens for the opener.
@CHmovement thanks for that tip! I had no idea, and here I was frustrated trying to figure out what lens to buy. I ended up buying a tamron 28/75. What software should I use in this case for post editing?
If you're specifically video and have the $ for the A7sIII, that's definitely the one. But, if you're a hybrid shooter that needs the flexibility of the higher megapixels in photo and do not need 4K at 60fps or higher, the A7III is a great choice.
yeap! many said that menu is dificult to use but this is just a myth for me..! no problem at all ! this atomos ninja im thinking and thinking to buy it but im stuck of the idea if this 4 2 2 that you said ,this extra 2 really worth it! i mean , i want to see the diference at color granding from very first frames editing, to be something like wow and not to ''search'' the diference if you get me!! keep up, it was great video!!
Thanks Kostas! I think the benefits of the Ninja V are far-reaching if you're planning to stick with the A7III for awhile. And the menu? Fine by me. haha. Happy shooting!
I can’t afford one and I want a ninja atomos , I had to budget and get a feelworld. And I’m truly grateful I have whatever gear I was able to afford. I wanted the a7s3 but I got the a7iii and I love my camera!
@@MattJackson_RUclips Just finished watching. You are amazing!!! So many things: 1a) You are the first sony user for whom I'm impressed by the colours. I've never seen a7iii footage I liked (stylistically); they tend to be cooler-toned and more modern looking than canon, for lack of better phrasing (think cityscapes > wedding). Your footage is, as you put it, "dreamy". :) 1b) Your luts are EPIC. 2) Where did you get those SW title plugins? Love!! Also your flare/light leak transitions. 3) I appreciate your more creativity-focused breakdown of gear, vs. a mere rundown of specs or personal opinion which mean very little to "creators" (after the nth review). 4) Thank you for ending w/ content/storytelling trumps technology. I needed to hear it. 5) Your gear is really professional. How did you afford it all after your career change? (Like was it a big initial investment or slow accumulation over the years?) P.S. I'm shocked you only have 1.2k subs!
@@WSJade Thank you so much! I’ve worked pretty hard to get a “filmic” look with the way that I shoot and light on set and then color in post. It’s a very big complement to hear that, so thank you. The LUTS are also a long endeavor of nearing a filmic look, so I very much appreciate that you like them! The SW titles I made in photoshop. Used the original font from the prequel posters and formatted each one accordingly with gradients and such. Glad they ended up looking like a plugin! I’m planning a video going into more depth, but suffice to say my former job was an extremely good one, so it’s been a slow build of buying and selling gear up until what we see as my current kit. I’d say it’s been an accumulation of about three years, starting with the original BMPCC. I’m all about the quality of those who enjoy my work over the millions of passive viewers, but thank you! Regarding ProRes: it’s one of the codec options when recording externally to the Ninja V. It’s a much better codec to edit and I enjoy the latitude of recording to the Ninja V in ProRes at 4:2:2 rather than internally in XAVC at 4:2:0. My Ninja V video hopefully does a decent job of describing the benefits. Thank you again so much for watching and for the kind words!
@@MattJackson_RUclips Thank you for the long answer! I've browsed some more footage since and still have yet to come across Sony footage that comes close to yours. Can you reveal more of what colour profiles or modes or techniques you use while shooting (beyond what you've mentioned already, and your obvious skills)? I've heard some settings can be altered to mimic Canon's warmer tones, but most of what I've seen of Sony (both ungraded and graded) are cold or neutral looks, and I'm really really torn as I'm eyeing Canon's R series vs. Sony's A series. Lastly, I know you're not a tutorial channel but would you perhaps be willing to share how you colour grade sometime? I would be most interested to watch! Thanks again and happy new year!!!
If you can get the a7III for around $1700, I think it’s a solid buy now. The chip and parts shortage at the moment is going to delay new cameras for quite a bit, I think.
First I thought you were doing an award acceptance speech lol. However this has to be the best looking style review I have seen on RUclips and really helped me out. Many thanks
When I upload my footage it’s never clear. I shoot at 24 fps and 50 shutter but the quality is never good even with lighting. I don’t know how they get that clear awesome looking footage I have a a73
Great video! I've bought mine a few months back. It's my first full frame camera and I love it so far. But one thing you've mentioned about recording with the Atomos does not really make sense to me: The ability of recording in ProRes. Of course you're XAVC coded file is saved into the ProRes "container" but still it's just XAVC saved into the ProRes codec, right? I think it won't improve the amount of data in your file or makes it less compressed. Correct me if I'm wrong! But nevertheless, a great camera! But if money would not count, I would go with the A7s III. What a beast of a camera! Keep up the great videos man! :)
Thank you so much for the kind words. From what I understand (and it's limited - haha), it's recording true ProRes via HDMI in 8-bit 4:2:2. It's less compressed than recording internally because you're not recording it internally at all (unless you record simultaneously), but I can say that from experience the files are better to edit and color grade, suggesting that it's true ProRes. That said, I'm always open to being wrong.
if the A7 iii didn't have 8bit colour depth it would have gone down as a cult classic camera, guess the A7 IV will take that thrown as its most likely to have 10 bit 4:2:2
@@MattJackson_RUclips I sold it and got the a7iii with a oem battery grip and the 200-600 g lens and Tamron 28-75 combo super happy such a good camera! 😁
Now nine months old this video is. So, the better bet at this point is to get the a7siii and ride the new technology wave I think. Hrmmm. Only if a factor price is not.
Thank you for making this video I think we get caught up on all these new cameras and gear we forget how great the tools we already have ourI love my a7iii And this just made me realize I don’t need to upgrade
It's an amazing camera! You'll know when it's time to upgrade as the different kinds of work come in over the course of your career. Go with what works for you but get to know what you have and make it work for you - that's a philosophy I tend to follow. Best of luck to you and thanks for watching!
My man! I am completely inspired and you made me want to stand up in my living room and give this video a standing ovation. Terrific video! Terrific work! This video has helped me in so many ways. One of them being that I purchased my a7iii camera almost a year ago. I was so excited to capture and tell stories. Then the pandemic hit. Too afraid to get out and like everyone else, just trying to make it. With everything calming down, I saw that the new a7iiis came out and it got me thinking that maybe I should sell my camera that hardly used and onto the newer model. Well you just convinced me of just how relevant my camera still is! Thank you for this my man!
That’s awesome! Thank you so much for watching and for the great comment. I’m excited for you and your creative direction - the a7III is amazing and will serve you well. Happy creating!!!
I had the exact same reaction from watching this and was in the same boat...only it was 2am and I was looking at Cyber Monday deals that still had cameras priced at $3,500 plus...this video was not only inspiring...it was informative. Kudos Matt for your love and journey with this camera. I aim to have a similar one. I also went ahead and added some things you used here to my aresenal.
Totally agree, I received the a7iii as a wedding present and moved away from my canon 6d and sold all my canon L lenses. I couldn’t be more happier and thanks to Sony I’ve fallen back in love with photography and I have a new passion now videography 😍😍😍
The G Master lenses are a huge reason why I fell so hard for photography. All the best on your creative journey!
Wow I have a 6d now and I haven't been using it the last year or so. What was the big game changer switching to the Sony?
@@oimfc37 there's quite a few for me, the dynamic range was mind blowing in terms of what you can bring back in post without it falling apart. The form factor is a lot smaller and lighter, the sharpness of the images and the whole mirrorless what you see is what you get on the back of the screen none of that chirping any more. The lenses seem to be damn side sharper than the canon variants and cheaper for that matter.
@@granthorner thank you!
Amazing video! No fluff. No hype. No annoying, "Hey! It's your boy!" arm gestures. Just well said and to the point. Nice suit to top it off! ;)
Thanks so much! I appreciate that. Thanks so much for watching!
You're a master
This is the first video I watch for you and I loved the way you talk
Keep up..
Thanks so much! I appreciate that! Taken a long hiatus from YT but I’ll be entering back into the world very soon!
@@MattJackson_RUclips awaiting for your videos, I am a new RUclipsr and learning from you
@@AlphaTechStudio welcome to the party. Looking forward to what you come up with on your new channel.
This is very well done video, I'm waiting for you to blow up in to top RUclipsrs.
Thank you! Fingers crossed indeed!
Excellent video! I just got this camera for Christmas and it’s my first camera I love it.
That’s so fantastic! Good luck and happy creating - you’re going to love the camera!
Great video! I can't imagine jumping ship from the A7III...it is such an incredible camera.
Thank you! And I agree. Did just use the A7sIII over the weekend, and it made a compelling argument. Haha.
@@MattJackson_RUclips okay, that I can see haha!
@@MattJackson_RUclips is this cinematic mode? Do you record this on slow motion or use a lenz?
Really nice Star Wars intro you made! Damn! Hats off! I started last year October as film maker. Also bought the a7iii and Ninja V. Glad I chose the Sony eco system, with all these great new camera’s (a7Siii, FX3,...) and fabulous lenses (saving for that 24mm GM). I like your channel and the new direction you’re taking it. As a starting filmmaker, I’m interested in how you take (took) on the business side building out your brand... I also come from an industry career, turned into this, following something I really like, leaving something I was completely burned out/tired of. Never felt so good since years, even if I’m struggling now, as I’m just a beginner, not getting a lot of clients yet.
Keep up the good work!
Although you were "selling" the camera and Ninja, I was more impressed with YOU. I suppose some of us see things differently in the world. I am getting the camera but cannot afford most of the lenses. I will probably be getting the Sony 24-105 and the 77Artisans 11mm only, for everything. As an amateur, I can't justify paying so much $$ as you. Your enthusiasm has made you gifted...Respect!
Thank you so much! I appreciate your kind words - you’ll grow and change and eventually get the dream kit you want! Starting w the a7iii is DEFINITELY a great start!
Love this! I love my A7iii :)))) had this since released. I agree with everything you said. 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽
Thanks, Jam! It’s a great camera. All the best on your creative endeavors!
wonderful video and impressed by you Matt. Your speaking, fashion, structured and straight to the point explanations, certainty, etc. Just bought this camera and seeing this vid gives me a lot of confidence. Subscribed.
Thanks so much! I'm glad you're feeling confident about your purchase - it's a great camera and you're going to love it!
Amazing video man.
Thanks for giving good information
Thanks for watching!
Very well done. This video is instructive, professional and perfectly dramatic. Talented is the right word for you!
Talking about lenses I do use the full Batis line up on both a7III and a7SIII and I prefer them to the GMaster.
Thank you, Luca! I appreciate that very much. I LOVE the Batis lenses. The color and contrast are brilliant. For my needs, the more manual aspects of the G Masters for video are what keep me coming back.
Great Video.... I love the Sony A7iii for the same reasons!! Background score is really amazing by the way 😃
Thanks so much! It’s a great camera. Happy making!
Hi Matt. First of all I would like to congratulate you on a great video. Second well done for going from factory worker to film maker. I'm a Sony user. I have the Sony A7rii & the Sony A7ii. I've been thinking of upgrading to the Sony A7iii for a few months now the price for this camera is amazing. But Sony have just released the A7iv so it's a difficult choice to make but after watching this I think I'll go for the A7iii. Thanks for sharing and again congratulations on your achievement.
Thanks Dave. I appreciate the well wishes - best of luck with your a7III!!! You're going to LOVE the camera.
@@MattJackson_RUclips Hi Matt. I got the Sony A7iii about 2 weeks ago. And it's amazing so thank you for helping me make the choice to get this one. Brilliant camera 👍
@@daveperrin9408 my pleasure. Best of luck with the camera and happy creating!!!!
I just got my A7iii. I upgraded from Canon 5D mark iii to this camera. It felt good watching your video. Thank you!
Awesome. You're going to LOVE it. Happy creating!!!
Awesome job!!! Great explanatory video, I wonder what's the mound adapter for the vintage lenses like the one you pointed (Pentax Super Tacumar 135mmm) thanks in advance! Already subscribed to your channel God Bless You!
Excellent presentation!
Thanks so much!
Great video! Your recomendation for slowing down 30p at 4K to 24p for "that dreamy look" comes at a price though. For one, 30p 4K is cropped 1,2 on the A7iii, but worse it doesn´t seem to pan smoothly in your very first scene. While the techneque seems to work well in all other shots, for panning I would probably just move the camera slower and actually leave it at 30p (or 24p). Otherwise outstanding information.
It will never pan smoothly because of the rolling shutter.
Thanks for sharing and watching!
Looked cool though 🙂
Yes! You nailed it! As long as I can continue making a cinematic looking image on my A7iii I don't plan to upgrade!
Thanks so much! It’s an amazing camera - happy filming!!!
Will for ever love the a7iii, but will always recommend the a7c to new buyers since its an updated a7iii in a smaller body with Sony's new color science, autofocus and cheaper.
Yep, two years later it’s still relevant, and I agree that the a7C is an excellent, updated version.
This is great man!
Thank you, Jason!
Great review!
Thanks so much!
Damn this is badass. What lens was this shot in?
That’s amazing video ever!!
Would you tell me your picture profile settings?
Just S-LOG2 and Make Art Now's picture settings - his video is a few years old but absolutely still holds up!
No nonsense, thanks, enjoyed your thoughts on this beast
Thanks so much for watching!
The music made this video awesome
artlist.io is the best.
That was an amazing video actually
Appreciate that! Thank you!
Sir,
I started saving to buy a Ninja V with 2To. Bought it a month ago, and started saving again for a good camera. Now I know which one I will buy. THANK YOU
You got it! Good luck and happy creating!!!
LOVE THIS
Thanks Michael!
I'm looking to purchase a great camera for a great price. Thanks for making this video, it has steered me closer to buying the a7iii.
Thanks so much for watching! The prices are definitely down, so it’s a great time to scoop one up!
This is so useful and reassuring since I LOVE my A7iii but they just released the IV. Could anyone help me with this question? 4k footage from the A7iii is always too sharp and 'crunchy' even with detail turned right down. How do you give the A7iii footage that softer cinematic look without going all Black Pro mist which looks too soft? I'm using Codyblue's cinematic Cine4 profile but it still looks way sharper than what I see others creating.
I don't know if there's much more we could do about the softness factor considering the sensor MP and the fact that it IS a very sharp image. I've started using the a7sIII as b-cam to all of my FX9 setups because of the softness of character you get from the 12 MP sensor. Using vintage glass with mist filter has always been my answer with the a7III, though.
@@MattJackson_RUclips Thanks. Actually I've found the sharpness is from the Mavic Mini 2 that I'm using, and it makes the A7iii look fantastic in comparison! Thanks for your advice. Would love to try the A7siii
@@RobinMacGregor the a7sIII will be a very very pleasing upgrade when the time comes. In the meantime, the a7III is still an amazing piece of tech.
Factory worker to film production in two years! Can you provide any tips? Love your vids
Thank you! I’m planning a vid on exactly that soon, but suffice to say I got a great day job to bankroll the business, saved EVERYTHING I could and invested the rest into my filmmaking business. It took 80-hour weeks sometimes to get to this point, but it paid off. More details to come for sure!
@@MattJackson_RUclips wow amazing story! I hope to achieve this too one day… can’t wait to see more of your content keep it up! Time for me to put in my 80hrs ++ 🙌🏽🙌🏽
@@Adriannoah07 Appreciate that a lot - at the end of the day, it's the hard work and the visualization of each step that gets me further and further each time. Good luck and keep me posted!
@@MattJackson_RUclips will do! Thanks Matt!
Fantastic video!
Thanks for this well explained and created video.
Going out to grab the a7iii with the 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 tomorrow
Would you Recommend to get the body only and a different lens ? Or is the kit a decent option.
Awesommmmmme. You’re going to love it!!!
Who TF is this guy and why have I just found his channel???!! Amazing content!
Thank the algorithm we're friends now! Thanks for stopping by!!!
A powerful video. You have almost convinced me. Ninja accessory, can you please explain its benifit.
I want to make table top videos and playing with toy characters and making voice over same time. Flip screen would have been helpful. Your thoughts please.
Thank you! The benefits for a7III users are unlimited recording, recording in ProRes, and a larger/clearer/brighter/more portable screen. I never leave home without it.
@@MattJackson_RUclips Great, I am presuming you have provided the link to check the price and order one. I just placed an order for a7iii
Wanted to ask. What lens you recommend for videos and pictures, when taking inside the house family, wide angle will be helpful. Same lens I want to use to make toys reviews on table top level, also doing voice over and playing with different characters.
Dont have the budget to buy two lens, rather one for now, but a great one. What comes to your mind. Also gives cinematic look.
@@jackryder6732 The Amazon affiliate link is indeed there. And last I looked it was the same price. My favorite lens for that would definitely be the 24mm G Master. At 1.4 it’s amazing and the sharpness and color are incredible.
@@MattJackson_RUclips Thank you so much. I have subscribed your channel
Great video! Love this camera? but it is impossible to me to choose a picture profile. Which do you use?
Thank you! I use S-LOG2 on the a7III
@@MattJackson_RUclips Thank you!
Rock on dude!! I got gh5 ans a7iii and absolutly agree with you.. we dont like the latest and greatest.. we need stories. And older movies with older cameras anyway just feels like they dont die.. like older music is always good. Totally happy with my combo.. will not change them..
The latest and greatest are fun, but not always the best best best. Happy creating!!!
Great video. Very underrated channel. Earned yourself another subscriber here. I´m thinking about getting this camera for nature filming. Would you recommend it for that?
Thank you so much! Glad to have you on board! Do you think you'll be using it a lot at 120p?
@@MattJackson_RUclips You´re very welcome. Well, I don´t think so. Also in the meantime I´ve stumbled upon the Sony A7C, do you think that that might be a slightly better fit for video purposes only?
@@Brightsider1 They're virtually identical in many ways, but the a7C has the improved eye detect in video mode which I think is HUGE if you're doing interviews or anything human-related. It also doesn't have recording limits like the a7III does, so that's a big plus. The colors seem to be slightly improved on the C, but two downsides in my opinion are the off-center viewfinder and the fact that it only has one card slot. However, whichever one you can get for the better price, you can't go wrong.
@@MattJackson_RUclips Thank you very much, I appreciate your support.
I LOVED this video. This video itself was a like a movie, your style is amazing and so unique. Goosebumps when you said "If you have a story to tell, you have the opportunity to tell it".
I picked up the a7iii today. Do you think the 28-70 kit lens is any good? I have a sigma 24 1.4 but EF... will buy an adapter eventually. I'm just so excited to leave my 5D mark 2 behind with no image stabilization and no auto focus in video. I've always wanted to create videos, but my 5d mk 2 was holding me back
Thank you so much!!! Happy creating with your new camera - ideally, I always want to stick with native Sony lenses on the a7iii, even the kit lenses are great. I’d be tempted to sell the EF Sigma and get the new E-Mount Sigma for the autofocus benefits.
For 2021, wouldn’t it be the a7c which is a slight upgrade version of a7iii?
Absolutely. I chose not to cover it in the video, but I'm really glad you asked. The C is essentially the same camera, but with some aspects that I didn't care for such as the EVF on the side and limited custom buttons. That said, it has updated AF in video, a flip out screen, and no recording limit, so it's a great buy for anyone looking to do video with specs that are the same as the A7III at a very similar price.
Goddam!!! That intro!
Thank you! Appreciate that!
Great video. The one question you can help me with. Do I buy this camera now, or save up some more money and get the A7siii?
Thank you! Well, here’s what I did. I bought a Sony a7iii for around $1700 and later a second one. Built up my portfolio and got client work to invest into new gear, then I sold one of my a7iii’s to get an a7siii. You can make KILLER content still with the a7iii.
IS THAT INTRO THE ONLY SCENE OR IS THERE SOMETHIGN MORE???
So far the only scene, but definitely more planned!
Great video!
Thank you!!!
me watching him hype up the camera I already own :D
Never hurts to get some solid confirmation on your choices! Happy filming!
Amazing video! I'm from Colombia and I want to buy this camera. Do you think that buy it with the kit lens 28-70 is good idea or may be adapt a canon lens?
Thank you! I think sticking with Sony glass and upgrading to Batis and G Master lenses when you’re able is the sure fire way to go!
Jajajaja también soy de Colombia bro, tendré que vender un riñón o algo así para poder comprarme esta cámara, sobretodo con lo caro que está el dólar.
how to set up for fb and youtube video mine is blurry 😔
Incredible Work 👍
Thank you so much!
Wooow! Looks great video I really like it
Thanks so much!!!
@@MattJackson_RUclips you’re welcome 😊 we could support each other on RUclips ?
Hey man! Wow… that ending really got me inspired!
As you can probably tell, I’m toying with the idea of investing in my hobby and buying the A7iii. Ive recently got into filming automotive events after a life long want to do so! Im currently using my iPhone 11 and making the best with what I have, my 2 latest videos have done really well so I think I’m on the right track (barely any views compared to this video haha).
I was debating the Canon R6 but after speaking with a few people who create awesome car cinematics (including filming cars drifting), they have told me the A7iii is a great way to go. Similar to what you have said. More so for 1080 120fps and 4k 60…
Im debating buying new just so I avoid any issues etc. Do you still agree with this video? Do you have any other recommendations? Thank you so much!!
I’ve subscribed!
Would you take it over an iPhone 14 for TikTok/reels purposes?
What does shooting in 30fps n then converting into 24fps?
looks great. Gloves were too clean though. Prob should have weathered them to give a more genuine look. great work though
I have a limited budget but really wanted this camera. If so.. all I can buy is this and kit lens 28-70.. is it good enough for youtube cinematic video and reviews?
Absolutely. It'll be a great place to start. And sa you grow, you can trade the lens in and upgrade. It's definitely how I started.
@@MattJackson_RUclips Thank You
@@techgat3keeper879 of course! Happy Creating!
I have the same camera. I’m new to this. What camera lens did you use to shoot this to give it that cinematic look. I only have the stock lens it comes with.
The lens choice truly enhances the cinematic quality, but so much of it is lighting, frame rate, and movement. I used a vintage 135mm Super Multicoated Takumar lens for the opener.
@CHmovement thanks for that tip! I had no idea, and here I was frustrated trying to figure out what lens to buy. I ended up buying a tamron 28/75. What software should I use in this case for post editing?
@@MattJackson_RUclips what about post production software, which one should I use?
@@xanderx9988 I started on Adobe Premiere Pro - that would be my suggestion.
@@MattJackson_RUclips appreciate it, I was looking into that software last night. Thanks! 🙏
I’m INSPIRED😭😭❤️❤️
Thank you! That’s the goal whenever I make something!
which one do you suggest A7III or A7SIII?
If you're specifically video and have the $ for the A7sIII, that's definitely the one. But, if you're a hybrid shooter that needs the flexibility of the higher megapixels in photo and do not need 4K at 60fps or higher, the A7III is a great choice.
@@MattJackson_RUclips thank you.
You got it! Happy creating!
yeap! many said that menu is dificult to use but this is just a myth for me..! no problem at all !
this atomos ninja im thinking and thinking to buy it but im stuck of the idea if this 4 2 2 that you said ,this extra 2 really worth it!
i mean , i want to see the diference at color granding from very first frames editing,
to be something like wow and not to ''search'' the diference if you get me!! keep up, it was great video!!
Thanks Kostas! I think the benefits of the Ninja V are far-reaching if you're planning to stick with the A7III for awhile. And the menu? Fine by me. haha. Happy shooting!
I can’t afford one and I want a ninja atomos , I had to budget and get a feelworld. And I’m truly grateful I have whatever gear I was able to afford. I wanted the a7s3 but I got the a7iii and I love my camera!
It’s an amazing camera. Keep on making with whatever you have!!!
oioioi u got me big time now
Clicked for the lightsaber thumbnail!
Then it worked 😁
@@MattJackson_RUclips Just finished watching. You are amazing!!! So many things:
1a) You are the first sony user for whom I'm impressed by the colours. I've never seen
a7iii footage I liked (stylistically); they tend to be cooler-toned and more modern looking than canon, for lack of better phrasing (think cityscapes > wedding). Your footage is, as you put it, "dreamy". :)
1b) Your luts are EPIC.
2) Where did you get those SW title plugins? Love!! Also your flare/light leak transitions.
3) I appreciate your more creativity-focused breakdown of gear, vs. a mere rundown of specs or personal opinion which mean very little to "creators" (after the nth review).
4) Thank you for ending w/ content/storytelling trumps technology. I needed to hear it.
5) Your gear is really professional. How did you afford it all after your career change? (Like was it a big initial investment or slow accumulation over the years?)
P.S. I'm shocked you only have 1.2k subs!
@@MattJackson_RUclips Also can you please elaborate what it means to shoot in pro res instead of sony's native codec (is it XAVC-S?)?
@@WSJade Thank you so much! I’ve worked pretty hard to get a “filmic” look with the way that I shoot and light on set and then color in post. It’s a very big complement to hear that, so thank you. The LUTS are also a long endeavor of nearing a filmic look, so I very much appreciate that you like them!
The SW titles I made in photoshop. Used the original font from the prequel posters and formatted each one accordingly with gradients and such. Glad they ended up looking like a plugin!
I’m planning a video going into more depth, but suffice to say my former job was an extremely good one, so it’s been a slow build of buying and selling gear up until what we see as my current kit. I’d say it’s been an accumulation of about three years, starting with the original BMPCC.
I’m all about the quality of those who enjoy my work over the millions of passive viewers, but thank you!
Regarding ProRes: it’s one of the codec options when recording externally to the Ninja V. It’s a much better codec to edit and I enjoy the latitude of recording to the Ninja V in ProRes at 4:2:2 rather than internally in XAVC at 4:2:0. My Ninja V video hopefully does a decent job of describing the benefits.
Thank you again so much for watching and for the kind words!
@@MattJackson_RUclips Thank you for the long answer!
I've browsed some more footage since and still have yet to come across Sony footage that comes close to yours. Can you reveal more of what colour profiles or modes or techniques you use while shooting (beyond what you've mentioned already, and your obvious skills)? I've heard some settings can be altered to mimic Canon's warmer tones, but most of what I've seen of Sony (both ungraded and graded) are cold or neutral looks, and I'm really really torn as I'm eyeing Canon's R series vs. Sony's A series. Lastly, I know you're not a tutorial channel but would you perhaps be willing to share how you colour grade sometime? I would be most interested to watch!
Thanks again and happy new year!!!
Should we wait for A7iv? Thank you.
If you can get the a7III for around $1700, I think it’s a solid buy now. The chip and parts shortage at the moment is going to delay new cameras for quite a bit, I think.
@@MattJackson_RUclips Makes sense. Thank you.
First I thought you were doing an award acceptance speech lol. However this has to be the best looking style review I have seen on RUclips and really helped me out. Many thanks
Haha. I was accepting the award for tightest fitting blazer. 😂 Thanks for watching! I appreciate the kind words!
When I upload my footage it’s never clear. I shoot at 24 fps and 50 shutter but the quality is never good even with lighting. I don’t know how they get that clear awesome looking footage I have a a73
Most likely it’s a combination of your recording settings/lenses. What kind of lens are you using? Shooting in LOG?
Great video! I've bought mine a few months back. It's my first full frame camera and I love it so far. But one thing you've mentioned about recording with the Atomos does not really make sense to me: The ability of recording in ProRes. Of course you're XAVC coded file is saved into the ProRes "container" but still it's just XAVC saved into the ProRes codec, right? I think it won't improve the amount of data in your file or makes it less compressed. Correct me if I'm wrong! But nevertheless, a great camera! But if money would not count, I would go with the A7s III. What a beast of a camera! Keep up the great videos man! :)
Thank you so much for the kind words. From what I understand (and it's limited - haha), it's recording true ProRes via HDMI in 8-bit 4:2:2. It's less compressed than recording internally because you're not recording it internally at all (unless you record simultaneously), but I can say that from experience the files are better to edit and color grade, suggesting that it's true ProRes. That said, I'm always open to being wrong.
What lens do you use
The opening sequence was the 135mm Super Multi Coated Takumar f2.5
The talking head portion was the Sony 85mm GM f1.4
What fps used here
23.976
if the A7 iii didn't have 8bit colour depth it would have gone down as a cult classic camera, guess the A7 IV will take that thrown as its most likely to have 10 bit 4:2:2
For sure. Still classic. But that one little thing definitely changed things.
I managed to get a A7iii with the kit lense for 1250$ 😉
Boom! A steal! Happy shooting!
How is that possible let us know
Is it possible to learn this power?
Your video quality is Netflix level or RUclips Red.
Wow
Thanks so much!!! That’s an amazing compliment.
I love my new Sony A7 S 111 its amazing and I don't right now need the ninja at all
Just spent a week using the A7SIII and it's indeed amazing right out of the box!
@@MattJackson_RUclips I just saw you live in florida I did some video work for solid waste authority Wayne hizennga
Is it good for photography,
@@xokarlaflores yes especially with photoshops new technology that will double your resolution
@@dogsterooni What lens do you recommend for video/photography?
I will never go back to sony unless its on a cinealta
That would be fantastic. What do you shoot on currently?
I got robbed lol, 2388 shipped Amazon as last camera available
Play in 1.25 speed
I just got a canon R6 ;/
How do you like it?
@@MattJackson_RUclips I sold it and got the a7iii with a oem battery grip and the 200-600 g lens and Tamron 28-75 combo super happy such a good camera! 😁
@@LuisPerez-fy6up That's awesome! You're going to have a great time shooting with this camera!
Why talking with your hands like that??? Nice video though.
No 10-bit it has. A deal-breaker that is?
Now nine months old this video is. So, the better bet at this point is to get the a7siii and ride the new technology wave I think. Hrmmm. Only if a factor price is not.
@@MattJackson_RUclips The a7 IV should be coming soon. If Sony doesn't cripple it too much, it should be great.
@@danieldougan269 Agreed. Really looking forward to seeing what its specs are!
The Samsung NX1 is still the best camera I have.
this man hates to flip out screen because it looks cheap, damn this man must be hate all cheap product